Grizzwold (I Can Read Book 1) [Paperback]

Syd Hoff (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: K and up | Series: I Can Read Book 1

Grizzwold the lovable bear is having a tough time finding somewhere to live. He's too big for most places, and too clumsy for others. He's not even any good as a live bearskin rug! Will Grizzwold ever find a home that's just right?

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About the Author

Syd Hoff was born and raised in New York City. He studied at the National Academy of Design and sold his first cartoon to The New Yorker when he was eighteen. He eventually became one of the most original and beloved authors and illustrators of children's books. Mr. Hoff wrote more than fifty books for children, including the I Can Read titles Danny and the Dinosaur, Oliver, and Sammy the Seal.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins (September 5, 1984)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0064440575
• ISBN-13: 978-0064440578
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #51,321 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #55 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Nature > Fiction
  • #78 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Series > Early Reader > I Can Read Books
  • #87 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Animals > Bears > Fiction

More About the Author

Syd Hoff is a much-loved and much-read author and illustrator of numerous books for children. Born and raised in New York City, he studied at the National Academy of Design and sold his first cartoon to The New Yorker when he was eighteen. Since then his cartoons have become a regular feature in many magazines and newspapers. Syd Hoff and his wife live in Miami Beach, Florida.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars What a bear!, February 18, 2009

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careful reader "SY" (Washington, Connecticut) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Grizzwold (I Can Read Book 1) (Paperback)

I bought Grizwold for my three year old grand-daughter with a group of I can Read books. When she visits she invariably asks for us to read Grizwold first. The story is gentle-sad as it opens and the illustrations are comical and endearing. Although it was written thirty six years ago the book seems absolutely up-to-date in showing how an animal is driven from his environment by de-forestation, seeks a place to live, and finally arrives in a nature preserve where he can live happily ever...Griswold's expressions and gestures are wonderful, bear like yet human, and something in his manner catches the feelings of a child about a complicated world. Highly recommended.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Grizzwold can live with me!, June 13, 2002

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Grizzwold (An I Can Read Book) (Library Binding)

Grizzwold was a good book written by Syd Hoff. The story was about a huge bear named Grizzwold. He lived in the forest. The men came and cut down all the trees for paper. Grizzwold looked in the city zoo and circus. He found his home in the national park. I recommend this book because it is funny and sad. My favorite part was when Grizzwold went to the dance. The people thought he was wearing a costume. I was happy when he found a home.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Grizzwold, June 28, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Grizzwold (I Can Read Book 1) (Paperback)

This story is adout a bear Grizzwold. He was bigger than other bears. Other bears could fit in their caves, but Grizzlywold couldn't fit in his cave. So he slept outside by himself. He didn't mind. He had a nice coat of fur to keep him warm. I hope that people like it. I thought it was a great book.